Play Soccer Kid (Japan) (Beta) Online

Game Overview

So Soccer Kid is this weird little SNES gem that feels like someone mashed up Sonic’s speed with Mario’s platforming, then tossed in a soccer ball as your main weapon. You’re this kid in a striped jersey bouncing around levels, kicking the ball at enemies, and pulling off some surprisingly smooth moves—like chipping it over gaps or ricocheting shots off walls.

Funny thing is, it was almost a Mad Professor Mariarti sequel before the idea got repurposed. You can kinda see the DNA—quirky hazards, bright colors, that same "wait, did that just happen?" energy when you accidentally punt a ball into some enemy’s face. The physics take a second to get used to, but once it clicks, you’ll be sliding and volleying like a tiny, pixelated Messi.

Also, heads up: Domark later reused the concept for Marko’s Magic Football, but trust me, this version’s the one worth playing.